Entries by Laughlin Law

The family court can address child support evasion

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Support on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Many British Columbia parents remain committed to the best interests of their children. However, in some cases, a divorced parent may hold back on paying child support to punish a former spouse. Sadly, the children may be the ones who […]

How do the British Columbia courts handle division of property ?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Dividing property in a divorce or separation of common law partners may sound like a simple process. However, in real life, it is a stressful and emotional process and could be as difficult to navigate as child custody issues. In British […]

Child custody and relocation — how is it handled?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Working out parenting plans that suit both parents and their children after a divorce can be challenging. If one parent intends to relocate after the divorce, matters can be complicated. Spouses can become ex-spouses, but children can never become ex-children. Regardless of […]

Property division in British Columbia must follow certain rules

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in High-Asset Divorce on Friday, October 28, 2016. Divorcing your spouse means that you will have to divide your property based on the laws that pertain to your case. Some property, such as the marital home, are always divided. Other property, such as certain inheritances, aren’t subject to the […]